SELLE SMP Lite 209 carbon rail saddle 2012

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The Selle SMP Lite 209 carbon rail saddle by Selle SMP is easily one of the most comfortable road bike and mountain bike saddles.  Selle SMP is known for making saddles that are more comfortable than their competitors and the Lite 209 is a great example.  It is available in black, yellow, red, blue, white, green Italy, and bianchi celeste green, also in Lady's black or Lady's white.  Weighing in at only 260 grams with nice thick steel rails the Lite 209 is a very comfortable saddle made in Italy with a large channel in the center not only to reduce weight but it's main function is to relieve the pressure that can come along with cycling over a long period of time.  The cut out reduces numbness and can prevent further strain on your body.  The Selle SMP saddles are ideal for anyone who is looking for comfort and deals with a lot of numbness or pain over long or even short rides.  Selle SMP does have a required seatpost design to prevent damage to the saddle's rails. 

Lite 209 is the ideal seat for intensive training or free time cycling. It uses the structure of the Forma model joined with comfortable padding. It is covered in real leather in the black versions and Lorica microfiber in the colored versions. It has excellent “all-around” features and is particularly suited for the average-sized pelvis. The patented features by Selle SMP, such as the completely free central channel, the original eagle-beak nose and the raised rear give these models an interesting aerodynamic touch. The Lite 209 model is particularly suited for all those who want the maximum comfort of a seat with average width, and it is particularly ideal for people with a medium-wide pelvis.

Weight: 260 g

Dimensions: 273 x 139  mm
Padding: foamed elastomer
Body: Nylon 12 filled with carbon fiber
Covering: Real leather in the black version and Lorica microfibre in the colored versions
Frame: AISI 304 stainless steel tube
 Recommended for: Road and Mountain Bikes
Recommended for sizes: M - L - XL

They looked at the constant interaction between the body and saddle. 

Based on these studies, Selle SMP designed their saddles to prevent the genitals from getting squashed and to increase the blood flow to the leg muscles.

The central channel of the saddle varies in width to contour the body and allows continuous circulation of blood flow in the prostate, artery of the penis, scrotum and testicles.

The front section of the saddle, with its beak-shaped design, offers excellent support when pedaling hard.
The design of the outer mid-section is shaped to follow your thigh muscles to maximize blood circulation and pedaling power.

The overall weight of the rider is distributed throughout the saddle to offer comfort without sacrificing performance.

Selle SMP's patented saddles arise from extensive studies which analyzed the different positions used by cyclists in the various phases of a ride.
They looked at the constant interaction between the body and saddle. 
Based on these studies, Selle SMP designed their saddles to prevent the genitals from getting squashed and to increase the blood flow to the leg muscles.

The central channel of the saddle varies in width to contour the body and allows continuous circulation of blood flow in the prostate, artery of the penis, scrotum and testicles.

The front section of the saddle, with its beak-shaped design, offers excellent support when pedaling hard.
The design of the outer mid-section is shaped to follow your thigh muscles to maximize blood circulation and pedaling power.

The overall weight of the rider is distributed throughout the saddle to offer comfort without sacrificing performance.

 

Selle SMP was founded in 1947 and is therefore one of the world pioneers in the field.
Active in over 50 countries, it is one of the main producers primary equipment saddles. With the patent STRIKE today enters the world of competition cycling as a protagonist.

With a variety of saddles coming up in 2011, the Selle SMP Full Carbon Lite was one of the highlighted among all. Made for the riders who prefers a saddle lighter in weight with a comfortable seating position, the 100% full carbon structure saddle encompasses a top design seat from Selle for mountain and road use.


New York Times article dated 10-4-05, "Serious Riders, Your Bicycle Seat May Affect Your Love Life" features references to a review of the SMP saddles & abstract of a research study for a medical journal which identifies the SMP saddle as reducing health risks for riders.

SELLE SMP Lite 209 carbon rail saddle 2012